Nov 11, 2025 – Jeremy Snyder – Understanding Cybersecurity Maturity Models (CMM)
Cybersecurity maturity models offer valuable guidance for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture. While the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) version 1.0, originally created by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has been widely adopted, it’s important to note that there are various cybersecurity maturity models available. These models include CMMC version 2.0, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27000 series, the CIS 20 Critical Security Controls, and the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2).
Each of these models provides a structured approach to cybersecurity maturity and can be tailored to address specific organizational needs. It’s crucial to understand that no single model is universally applicable, as organizations vary in their requirements, industry sectors, and regulatory compliance obligations. Therefore, organizations should evaluate the available maturity models and select the one that aligns best with their goals and objectives.
It’s important to remember that all of these models all have limitations too.
Firstly, frameworks may not perfectly align with the real-world challenges that organizations face in building robust security programs today. Consequently, it becomes difficult to measure the maturity of specific cybersecurity elements, such as API security.
Moreover, a maturity framework with defined levels may give the impression that achieving all levels means the completion of an organization’s security work. Unfortunately, cybersecurity threats are ever-evolving, with adversaries constantly devising new attack techniques. Therefore, organizations mustn’t become complacent even after meeting the baseline criteria of their chosen framework.
Even the most sophisticated organizations still find themselves lagging behind when it comes to novel or emerging threats and this is particularly true when it comes to API security.
API Security Lag – Reasons & Challenges
The rapid rise of APIs as a fundamental component of modern, microservice-based architectures has created a significant gap between the developers responsible for deploying APIs and the security teams tasked with protecting your organization’s data.
Regardless of an organization’s position on a CMM framework, the lag in API security remains a persistent issue. Most companies are still i
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